Top teaching union says Burnham is Labour’s best chance of beating Reform
The leader of one of the country’s biggest teaching unions has said Andy Burnham is Labour’s best chance for beating Reform in a general election.
Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans
University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education.
Katherine Birbalsingh: Middle class parents shun my schools
The middle class shuns Britain’s strictest school because the pupils are not wealthy, its headmistress said.
'No complacency': Cautious welcome for positive leaver destination figures
The proportion of pupils going on to “positive destinations” after school is at its joint highest level, government figures show.
Further 190 jobs to be cut at Dundee University in bid to save £20m
Dundee University has announced that a further 190 jobs will be cut as it continues to struggle with a financial crisis.
New restrictions on mobile phones in schools in Wales announced
National statutory restrictions on mobile phones in schools have been announced by the new boss of education in Wales.
Prince George to attend Eton College from September, Kensington Palace confirms
Prince George will attend the £63,000-per-year Eton College from September, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Digital technology lessons proposed for NI school pupils
Learning about digital technology from an early age, and "awareness of different cultures" are part of planned changes to what is taught in schools.
Welsh government says it has found £55m to boost childcare for two-year-olds
The Welsh government says it will spend an extra £55m this year to roll out childcare to more two-year-olds.
Thousands of children at risk in ‘dirty and dangerous’ illegal schools
There are warnings that thousands of children are being hidden away in suspected illegal or unregistered schools across England, labelled "breeding grounds for extremism", and receiving a substandard education.
Teens react to Starmer’s UK social media ban for under-16s: the ‘right thing’ but ‘unlikely to make much difference’
Young people have said banning under-16s from social media is “the right thing to do” but have shared worries about how effective the new laws will be.
Sheffield Hallam University strike called off after deal reached
A strike by staff at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has been called off after plans to move workers to a less generous pension scheme were scrapped.
University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal
The University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.
Scottish private school co-founded by Tilda Swinton to close
A private school in Moray co-founded by Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is to close amid financial pressures, it has been announced.
Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s as part of sweeping reforms
Social media ban for under-16s ‘watershed moment for child protection’ | The Standard
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s | Reuters
'More clarity' needed over social media ban, says children's minister | STV
Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England
Government ministers have been urged to set targets to boost the number of male teachers in England, as backbench MPs seek to capitalise on turbulence in the Labour party to influence government policy.
The hidden costs for parents of children attending a prom
Parents are facing significant financial pressure as the cost of school proms can exceed £300 per child, a new survey reveals.
UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced.
Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment
Young people in England are increasingly “losing faith in their futures” according to a report, as record numbers fear long-term unemployment.
Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
School pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.